My journey into literary writing and poetry began over twenty five years ago as an idealistic youth on the streets of Southside Chicago. During these years my mind speculated a world view that hinged upon inner city visions and hopes. However, as I matured in life I learned to expand my human senses to witness a much broader world by which I now express in words. I know that writing and reading are my outlets into different places and times. I am a self-published author of one book of poe